beauty products

The emotional power connected to beauty products from your youth goes way beyond the look they deliver: The scent, the packaging, and the old commercial's annoyingly unforgettable jingle can all trigger a junior-high flashback. Check out our favorite nostalgic products that you can still find on shelves right now.

We've given up all hope that our iPhone 6 battery will last all day. But our mascara? We hold that to a higher standard. Here, some of our favorite mascaras that keep your thick, glossy lashes going, and going, and going...

By now, you're probably well aware of our obsession with beauty oils (coconut, argan, jojoba, we're lookin' at you). They're great for moisturizing, anti-aging, cleansing, defrizzing—pretty much everything short of bringing peace to the Middle East. Now it's time to meet the new oil on the block: marula.

Here's the funny thing about luxury: Its opulence is, by definition, unnecessary. And yet, once you've experienced even a hint of the extravagant, almost anything else can seem disappointing in comparison. But here's the silver lining to that cloud: When it comes to beauty products, some of the most luxurious ingredients are not only decadent, they are proven effective. Here, a few treat-yourself ingredients that you'll want to incorporate into your regimen. Go on—you deserve it.

M.A.C. has teamed up with Disney's Cinderella to launch the sparkliest, dreamiest makeup collection this side of the royal kingdom—and it goes on sale online today! Check out the entire lineup and order your favorites before it hits stores on March 5.

The secret to being lazy and glamorous is simple: a bright lipstick that looks polished and doesn't require touch-ups. Luckily, the newest generation of lip colors is here, prettier and longer-lasting than ever.

Add this to the list of ways that winter weather messes with your beauty routine: "Retinol is one of the best anti-aging ingredients there is, but it can also make skin red and dry, especially when cold temperatures and low humidity levels make skin more sensitive," says Joshua Zeichner, an assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Since no one expects you to pause your anti-aging routine until spring, these gentle retinols will get you through the winter.

Those little candy hearts are kind of gross, and flowers are just going to wilt in a week. But pampering beauty products are (slightly more) eternal. Here, our roundup of gorgeous beauty gifts to give—and get—this year.

We probably spend more waking hours at the office than we do at home, so it would be nice to have a fully stocked, duplicate medicine cabinet at our desks. But since that's not going to happen anytime soon, here's a pared-down list of the best beauty essentials to stash at work.

Until recently, the word "coal" probably made you think of summer cookouts, the mining scene in Zoolander, and/or Santa's naughty list. Enter activated charcoal, the beauty ingredient of the moment. It's been added to cleansers, face masks, toothbrushes, and even juices for its ability to absorb toxins and pollutants. But is it effective? Here, we explore ten activated-charcoal products that really work—and one that, well, doesn't.